My 026 pro performing as good as my 346xp

[tree monkey]

Many posts mention Husky fasteners coming loose/falling out. I realise only a portion of the complaints are from first hand experience, many just regurgitate what they read. But I've never read a post where somebody does a damn thing about it, is it really that hard to measure and buy some serrated head fasteners for your hoosky so they stop falling out? My 555/550xp don't drop fasteners but a few bucks could stop a bunch of whaling.

using stihl screws fixes the problem, but those husky guys won't allow it

 

[Cracker Boy]

I have a 550xp and 2-261s that are roached I can use for parts anytime.

Why is it so hard to find parts for those saws ?

Not sure maybe the amount of time theve been in production.verses 026 and 346. Whats wrong with 261s cranks they acctually had issue with the drums wearing out and eating the crankshaft end.the 026 drum is built better and fits even though it has diff. Part number.stihl never would admit they had problem with 261 drums.

 

[sawmikaze]

Not sure maybe the amount of time theve been in production.verses 026 and 346. Whats wrong with 261s cranks they acctually had issue with the drums wearing out and eating the crankshaft end.the 026 drum is built better and fits even though it has diff. Part number.stihl never would admit they had problem with 261 drums.

I have a 261 that I've had since 2011 that has many many many hours on it and I've had no problems with it at all.

I like finding parts for saws that are 5 years old, not 20 years old.

I've had this 346 since 2010 or so with maintenance items and a set of rings in that time...i took it apart 2 weeks ago for its quarterly bath and polishing...no issues at all..or a lost screw....

 

[XP_Slinger]

I often drool a little when I see a nice 026 for sale on Craigslist, definitely one Stihl I’d like to have. That being said, I’ll be getting another 346 first.

And on to the banter: I’ve NEVER had screws that I tightened properly fall out of my huskies. For those of you that have this issue, maybe you should invest in one of those spring loaded forearm workout thingamajigs so you can build the strength to tighten them properly...you know, like a man. Lol! Just playin guys.

 

[sawmikaze]

I often drool a little when I see a nice 026 for sale on Craigslist, definitely one Stihl I’d like to have. That being said, I’ll be getting another 346 first.

And on to the banter: I’ve NEVER had screws fall out of my huskies that I tightened properly. For those of you that have this issue, maybe you should invest in one of those spring loaded forearm workout thingamajigs so you can build the strength to tighten them properly...you know, like a man. Lol! Just playin guys.

If you like huskies and wanna try a stihl get a 361 and gut the muffler.

 

[XP_Slinger]

If you like huskies and wanna try a stihl get a 361 and gut the muffler.

I like them all. Just happen to have all hooskies because that’s what I know.

 

[RI Chevy]

I like them all. Just happen to have all hooskies because that’s what I know.

Same for me and my Stihl's. Lol

 

[sunfish]

I have a 261 that I've had since 2011 that has many many many hours on it and I've had no problems with it at all.

I like finding parts for saws that are 5 years old, not 20 years old.

I've had this 346 since 2010 or so with maintenance items and a set of rings in that time...i took it apart 2 weeks ago for its quarterly bath and polishing...no issues at all..or a lost screw....

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346 don't lose screws. lol

 

[sawmikaze]

346 don't lose screws. lol

At least mine never did..

 

[Redfin]

I've had this 346 since 2010 or so with maintenance items and a set of rings in that time...i took it apart 2 weeks ago for its quarterly bath and polishing...no issues at all..or a lost screw...

I cant believe you didnt pull the jug also. Must be running some good oil.

 

[tree monkey]

I like pullin jugs, roll them around in my hands, grind on them a little or a lot. a little oil to slick them up, and.....................oops were you takin saws?

 

[Cracker Boy]

If you like huskies and wanna try a stihl get a 361 and gut the muffler.

361 is a great saw i own one and are building another now.

 

[sawmikaze]

361 is a great saw i own one and are building another now.

That's why it's an ms361xp

 

[Redfin]

I like pullin jugs, roll them around in my hands, grind on them a little or a lot. a little oil to slick them up, and.....................oops were you takin saws?

Dis seeeeeerious bidness Monkey.

 

[Cracker Boy]

That's why it's an ms361xp

Lol

 

[angelo c]

ok so since we have NO direct experience with "FSS" AKA "fallen screw syndrome", I have a few Huskys that will and often do shed weight by tossing some various superfluous appendages.
I can live with a tossed screw or two along the way as it lets me know what general area needs to be "un-huskied" what I don't like is that Husky uses all kinds of different nuts, bolts, screws , attachments and spit to hold their stuff together.
A T27 and some patience and you can rebuild most of a late model Stihl ( 90's up).
and whether its a perception or not my Stihls feel like they will last longer, I don't know why. but I like to run muh Huskys just the same. everyone knows that some tools are built for distance and some for speed, and others just to impress the chicks.

Oh and BTW....you husky heads are stoops.

 

[Lightning Performance]

I owned three Huskys. Still have one. The little 435. Nothing fell out yet but the Husqvarna factory does not know how to torque a screw. Most off the stuff was not seated and would be falling out soon enough.

 

[tree monkey]

Dis seeeeeerious bidness Monkey.

yes indeed it is, jugs need a special touch .............................oooohhh your still talkin about saws?

 

[tree monkey]

ok so since we have NO direct experience with "FSS" AKA "fallen screw syndrome", I have a few Huskys that will and often do shed weight by tossing some various superfluous appendages.
I can live with a tossed screw or two along the way as it lets me know what general area needs to be "un-huskied" what I don't like is that Husky uses all kinds of different nuts, bolts, screws , attachments and spit to hold their stuff together.
A T27 and some patience and you can rebuild most of a late model Stihl ( 90's up).
and whether its a perception or not my Stihls feel like they will last longer, I don't know why. but I like to run muh Huskys just the same. everyone knows that some tools are built for distance and some for speed, and others just to impress the chicks.

Oh and BTW....you husky heads are stoops.

bigger jugs have proven to reduce the effects of fss and.............................wait more saw talk?

 

[Redfin]

yes indeed it is, jugs need a special touch .............................oooohhh your still talkin about saws?

Ill talk about anything.